Design and Synthesis of Control Molecules for Creative Development and Exploration of Functions of Fusion Materials

2014 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project Area: Fusion Materials: Creative Development of Materials and Exploration of Their Function through Molecular Control
• Project/Area Number: 22107003
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research on Innovative Areas (Research in a proposed research area)
• Allocation Type: Single-year Grants
• Review Section: Science and Engineering
• Research Institution: The University of Tokyo
• Principal Investigator: KATO Takashi 東京大学, 工学(系)研究科(研究院), 教授 (70214377)
• Co-Investigator(Renkei-kenkyūsha): NISHIMURA Tatsuya 東京大学, 大学院工学系研究科, 助教 (00436528) ; SAKAMOTO Takeshi 東京大学, 大学院工学系研究科, 助教 (50626223)
• Project Period (FY): 2010-04-01 – 2015-03-31
• Keywords: 融合マテリアル / ハイブリッド材料 / 機能性高分子 / 自己組織化 / バイオミネラリゼーション / 液晶 / ペプチド

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study focused on the development of fusion materials based on functional organic molecules and inorganic substances abundant in nature through molecular control, which is inspired by the formation process of biominerals. Environmentally friendly materials and dynamic functional materials were produced through the process of efficient use of energy and resources. We have used several technologies such as molecular alignment, supramolecular chemistry, and use of molecular interactions. We also design and synthesize molecules that control the processes. In particular, photo-functional polymers, functional peptides, liquid crystals, polymer nanofibers, and supramolecular polymers have been designed and synthesized. Based on these materials, environmentally friendly fusion materials have been developed.

Free Research Field

高分子材料化学